COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Glera
PRODUCER
Colesel Spumanti S.r.l.
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Colesel Fontana Vecia Valdobbiadene Extra Dry is a sparkling white wine from the Valdobbiadene DOCG in Veneto, Italy, produced by Colesel Spumanti S.r.l. The grapes are primarily Glera, cultivated in the esteemed Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in 1949, Colesel is a family-run winery that emphasizes tradition, respect for the territory, and the quality of its raw materials. The wine is produced using the Charmat method, with a focus on the authentic flavors of the region.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
2-6°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Located in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
Fact 02
Producer emphasizes tradition over marketing.
Fact 03
Manual harvest is a key part of their process.
Fact 04
Charmat method used for sparkling production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Colesel Fontana Vecia Valdobbiadene Extra Dry is produced using the Charmat method, also known as the Italian or Tank method. This involves a secondary fermentation in autoclaves to create the wine's effervescence. The grapes are harvested manually, and after refermentation, the wine is aged in the territory. The producer, Colesel Spumanti S.r.l., emphasizes a philosophy of respecting the land and the quality of the Glera grape.
